There are approximately 300,000 veterans of war living on the streets of America today. They have served in World War ll, Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Grenada, Panama, Lebanon, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom… One third of all homeless people in America have put on a uniform and served their country.

Homeless Soldier, San Francisco: Hand-Altered SX70 Polaroid

One third of all homeless people in America have put on a uniform and served their country.

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